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Nikon MB D10 Multi Power Battery Pack for Nikon D300 and D700 Digital SLR Cameras

MBD 10 For NIkon D300 Digital Camera includes MS-D10EN for use with EN-EL3e battery (sold separately)

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5 Stars Nikon MB-D10 Review
I love it. Great quality from Nikon as always. I love the option to change battery types (I use the EN-EL3e) and also like the option to shoot in the vertical orientation as it has the shutter release button, 2 dials like on the camera and the thumb wheel (the thumb wheel is kind of small for my taste). It doesn’t add as much weight to the camera as I originally thought it would. Although it does make the camera a bit bulkier. Kind of makes it look and feel like a D3. It takes some time getting used to using the button, dial and thumb wheel.

4 Stars Likin’ it so far
I’ve had now four dslr’s (Canon XT, 30D, 40D and Nikon D300) and only the first two were gripped. I really didn’t use the grips and they would really get in the way when “bagging” my camera. Plus, I bought one of those camdapters, so I didn’t need the grip to hook up my hand strap. The 10% of the time I shot portrait didn’t really bother me, so moving the hand up top was no big deal.

Till I shot a wedding.

I bought the MB-D10 shortly after. It’s built well, fits perfectly (unlike the one for my 30D) and works excellent. Well, except for one thing, but I’ll get to that.

Pluses: Better multi-controller, second AF button and shutter button, more battery life, better balance with heavy lenses. As compared to the Canon grip, it’s smaller, too.

Cons: Shutter button is way sensitive (no gap between half-press and full-press), heavy, same issue in bagging the camera. As compared to the Canon grip, the fact that it doesn’t replace the internal battery means you might have to remove/replace the grip just to change batteries. In practice, that’s not really any kind of problem as the D300 battery lasts for around 1000 shots!

I love using a gripped body. Just feels better balanced, especially with a 28-70 or 70-300 out front. It will, however, weigh on your neck a bit more. The grip is well-built, but that means it adds some weight. I love having the portrait shutter button, but I do find (and have seen other reviews saying the same) the shutter button to be ultra sensitive. Since I use the AF-On button for AF, no problem there, but sometimes it fires before VR gets up and running fully.

I’m torn between liking the size and shape and wishing it went up into the grip of the body. I like the size, it fits into a bag alone easier, but it means you still have a battery in the grip of the body, which means if the grip battery dies and it uses the body battery (or if you select to use the body battery first), you must remove the grip to get at your body battery. A trade-off to be sure.

Personally, the pros outweigh the cons. I’ll be keeping this grip. Plus it will migrate to a D700 when/if I finally get one!

4 Stars Excellent conditions, but not compete
The grip is in excellent conditions and work ok, but are missing some items, that was present in the original package.

Items missing:

MS-D10EN holder for EN-EL3 batteries;

Contact cap;

Holder case.

5 Stars Another GREAT accessory for someone on the go
When I bought my D700 I also purchased the MB-D10. I’m from the film camera days and learned the value of these battery packs are two-fold. First, it’s another place to pack more power. Second, it provides a second shutter release when you’re shooting vertically. Because the MB-D10 is made for the D300 and D700, it also offers a second set of main and sub-command dials conveniently located near the second shutter release, making vertical shots easier on the photographer. With this accessory, I can spend more time looking through the viewfinder and not having to look at the camera back. The MB-D10 is nice because it accommodates different types of batteries, although I prefer to work with multiple EN-EL3e batteries. But it’s always nice to know you can throw in some AA batteries in a pinch!

5 Stars Just works right!
This adds great balance and handling to the D300S, esp. with larger or longer lenses. Costs much more than the cheap clones, but it just works right. Fits perfectly, no flex, no squeak. Just use the battery in here, forget taking it on and off to access a battery in the camera itself; carry the spare battery in your pocket or camera bag.

If you depend on your gear on the job, then don’t skimp on the accessories. Use the real thing. Something cheaper suddenly becomes lots more expensive if it fails when you need it.

Lee Krohn Photography, LLC

Manchester, Vermont

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Nikon BM 7 LCD Monitor Cover for Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

Designed for the Nikon D80 Digital Camera / Optically clear LCD Cover to protect your screen from scratches, dirt and skin oil

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars monitor cover
The cover is made well, as expected from Nikon, fits well and allows full function of all the cameras features without getting in the way.

1 Star lousy customer service thus far
I ordered two covers, one arrived broken. An initial email to the vendor Adorama has not resulted in as much as a reply. A second email was sent today. I have not had any problems with Amazon before, but I definitely will re-think any future purchases from this Amazon-associate vendor.

5 Stars LCD cover is great!
I’m so glad I bought this cover…it will be great for saving my LCD screen.

5 Stars excellent
I am glad that these monitor covers for Nikon d80 are available. Helps me take good care of my camera.

I recommend that Nikon SLR owners buy at least one extra monitor cover for their d80, d200, d300 or whatever they own. Jantje Ninos

5 Stars Great Accessory & Protection
I have the Nikon D80 which comes with this monitor cover. I decided to buy a second one just in case my current one gets too scratched up. Without this cover I know I would have scratches on my screen. This is not those peel and stick covers. It is actually a hard plastic and easily clips on to your camera. It’s definitely cheaper and easier to replace this cover rather than have your monitor screen replaced.

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Nikon DSLR Accessory Bag and DVD Starter Kit for Nikon D40 D40x and D60 Digital SLR Cameras

The Nikon 9620 Starter Pack delivers a Nikon gadget bag for storing and protecting your Nikon D40 – D40x – D60 DSLR camera. It comes with a padded shoulder strap for comfort and convenience. Nikon has also added an informative DVD prepared by the Nikon School as an introduction to Digital-SLR Photography.

Entertaining and educational 35 minute DVD featuring the Nikon D40, D40x and D60 digital SLR cameras. This Nikon School DVD makes it easier than ever to begin shooting the digital pictures you’ve always dreamed of. Hosted by award-winning National Geographic Traveler photographer, Bob Krist, you’ll be guided step-by-step from opening the box and setting up your D40, D40x or D60 to image transfers, printing and storage. After a tour of essential camera controls, Bob takes you on a fun day of shooting in the situations you encounter every day. At each stop you will learn how to best compose the shot, set your camera, make the most of the D40, D40x and D60’s automatic shooting modes and even do some in-camera editing.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Just Right
The camera bag is “just right” for the camera and two lens plus the SB-400 light and battery charger. Every thing fits perfect with miminal room to spare. Light weight to carry and well constructed. Needless to say, there is no room for growth of extra items if desired.

3 Stars TOO SMALL
GREAT BAG IF YOU JUST WANT THE CAMERA AND 1 LENS ATTACHED, FIT MY D60 BUT I HAVE 3 LENSES AND DOESNT FIT EVEN 1, SB-400 FLASH DOESENT FIT EITHER GET A TAMRAC BAG THERE GREAT

3 Stars Great little Nikon DSLR Bag
Great little bag. I didn’t know it was gonna have extra pockets on the side and a zippered net on the inside. You can adjust and move some of the foam walls within to your preferences.Its not a big bag at all so don’t plan to fit more than 2 lenses in there. Nothing special but it better than nothing. I’d recommend this for any beginning SLR user.

5 Stars Great D40 Bag
This bag is nearly perfect…not too big, not too small. Holds the D40 with the 18-55, stores the 55-200VR and has a slot left for a flash. Only nitpick is that the camera slot is a little bit of a “stuff” job when the 55-200 is mounted. Also has some storage slots for battery, SD cards, etc. DVD is nice bonus.

4 Stars Good camera bag. DVD extremely basic
The bag is good enough for multiple lenses. If you plan to just keep the kit lens or some other single lens, look for a smaller bag.

The DVD is very basic and teaches the first few steps… If you have used any SLR for even a week, you wouldnt want to waste time watching the contents of it.

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Nikon BM 8 LCD Monitor Cover

Replacement LCD monitor cover for the Nikon D300.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Serves it purposes but scratches easily
It serves it purposes but scratches easily. I bought several so I could change them out when they got so scratched you couldn’t see through them.

2 Stars Wrong Lvd Cover
I thought I odered aan LCD cover for my Nikon D40x, What I received was a LCD cover for a Nikon 200. I have tried to correct this problem by e-mail before without any results to my concerns.

Help;

Ron

5 Stars Essential protection
Nikon BM-8 LCD Monitor Cover

It is important that the Nikon camera have protection from scratches. This item fits our camera perfectly.

5 Stars Essential protection and a way to preserve resale value
Although this came with my new D300, things happen. I had the original for around 16 months before mine got a crack that was substantial to warrant replacing. Thankfully it was this plastic LCD protector that took the mpact and not the LCD itself. When I think of all the scratches and dings this protector endured, I hate to imagine not having had the protector and seeing all these scratches on my actual LCD. If I didn’t have it, just imagine how those permanent marks on my D300’s LCD would lower my eventual resale price when I sell this! So just having this is an investment in preserving some sense of resale value in a commodity (DSLR) that depreciates rather quickly. But the bottom line is, I don’t want to damage my camera body either as a result of an accident or normal wear and tear. This LCD protector does a great job of protecting the LCD! I love having it! 5 stars!

1 Star Maybe worse than nothing at all
While on a recent trip to southern Utah with my new D90, a small piece of sand – there’s lots of it down there – slipped in between the cover and the screen. I finally noticed it when there was a 1 inch long deep scratch from the sand working between the screen and the “protector” on my otherwise pristine camera. Buy the Giotto cover for $30 and be done with it. It is sealed all the way around unlike the Nikon cover. I learned this lesson the hard way.

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Nikon CF DC2 Semi soft Cast for Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera

Exclusively designed for use with Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera

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